- Baptism by water and by fire. That is, baptism and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, without which baptism is not complete.
- The temple endowments.
- Temple marriage and sealing.
Other ordinances, such as the sacrament in which we re-affirm our baptismal covenants, and the blessings of the sick, are not required for salvation and exaltation, and thus are not performed in behalf of the deceased in our temples.
The ordinances of salvation are all associated with covenants. We promise to obey our Father's commandments and serve Him faithfully. Our Father, if we will make these covenants and participate in these ordinances, and if we will remain faithful to the promises we make, will make us heirs to all that He has, dwelling with Him in power and glory, and in family units forever.
So, these ordinances make it possible for us to fulfill our highest destiny, which is to become as our Father is. This gives hope and peace in a difficult life. It helps me to know that all of the trials of this life are worth it, and that the goal is worthy of the difficult tasks we face as mortals.
I am very grateful for the privilege of participating in these ordinances and covenants, and hope to live worthily, with my family, of the resultant blessings.
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